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Practical Katana

 

3 Models offered (scroll down to view all)

 

SH6000KPC -- Practical Katana

Frequent Cutting / Advanced Drawing Practice
Our Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri shape that accentuates the differential heat treatment, these blades are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets.

Blade length:  27"
Handle length:   11"
Overall length:  39"
Weight:  2lb 7oz
Point of Balance:  5"
Width at Guard:  1.35"
Width at Tip:  1.04"
Thickness at Guard:  .26"
Thickness at Tip:  .16"
Sori:  3/4"

Retail Price $279.00                 Sale Price: $240.00

 

SH6000LPF -- Practical XL Light Katana

Competitive Cutting / Lighter Weight
The XL Light blades feature the same geometry as those of the XL but incorporate deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it’s strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets.

Blade length:  28 ½”
Handle length:   11
Overall length:  40 ½”
Weight:  2lb 9oz
Point of Balance:  5 1/2"
Width at Guard:  1.45"
Width at Tip:  1.06"
Thickness at Guard:  .27"
Thickness at Tip:  .18"
Sori:  3/4"

Retail Price $299.00                 Sale Price: $250.00

 

SH6000XPF -- Practical XL Katana

Heavy Competitive Cutting
Designed strictly for competitive cutting, our XL Katana blades incorporate the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed for successful cuts on substantial targets. Featuring differential heat treatment and a narrow edge angle, these wide blades will reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability.

Blade length:  28 ½”
Handle length:   11"
Overall length:  40 ½”
Weight:  2lb 11oz
Point of Balance:  5"
Width at Guard:  1.43"
Width at Tip:  1.08"
Thickness at Guard:  .26"
Thickness at Tip:  .15"
Sori:  3/4"

Retail Price $289.00                 Sale Price: $245.00